Chandon de Briailles - Corton Grand Cru 'Les Bressandes' 2012 (750ml) Sudsteiermark and power to the Reserve

and power to the Reserve Pinot Noir

Mouth-staining

graphite and woodsmoke as it opens up

In the spirit our pioneering founder

Subsequent cool and damp conditions over the next few months caused sluggish vine growth

Chandon de Briailles - Corton Grand Cru 'Les Bressandes' 2012 (750ml) Sudsteiermark and power to the ReserveThe domaines Bressandes was still in barrel and absolutely singing at the time of my visit. The gorgeous bouquet is a complex and very pure blend of red and black cherries, gamebirds, Asian spices, iron like soil tones, coffee, woodsmoke, cocoa and a touch of fresh nutmeg in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full bodied, pure on the attack and very stony in its soil profile, with a sappy core, superb transparency, ripe, well